The summer of the babies

Holly's friend Hannah needed someone to keep her 3 month old two days a week. I jumped at the chance. Holly and Wyatt also came over every Tuesday and Thursday for the whole day. We had so much. Greyson was an easy baby and I just loved on him all summer.

Joey reads to Wyatt

Blue-eyed baby boys

Wyatt loving on Greyson (he's not eating him - he has no teeth)

Telling secrets

Happy, happy, happy

Holly reads to Greyson

Andrew came to play one day

We had a photo shoot of the cutest boy babies in the world!

Our First Anniversary

To celebrate our 1st Anniversary as a wedded couple, Joey and I went to Lake Lure for the weekend. We stayed in an inn with a pool that was also across the street from the lake. We walked through the nearby town where we ate lunch overlooking the river. We ate dinner on top of the hill up the road from the inn in a restaurant that overlooked the lake. We attempted to canoe. I did not enjoy this strenuous activity, so we ended up cutting our time out on the open water short. We were under the impression that the movie Dirty Dancing was filmed there. Only one scene was and that area had been destroyed by a fire many years ago. The cast did stay there, so there were some cool pictures and cabins named after characters from the movie. Overall, we had a grand time and hope to go back again.

Apparently I didn't take a lot of pictures since these are the only two.

Happy 24th Birthday to Me

I turned 24 this week. I really don't mind getting older. On the contrary, I announce my birthday and then celebrate then entire week. Sometimes I can even get away with things if I'm within a 2 week window of the greatest day ever. I love my birthday. I get to have friends and family over and we can play games or just sit around watching tv and talking. It truly is a great day.

Jeremiah jams on the guitar

Holly and Wyatt, age 3 months

Rachel, 9 months, and Wyatt

Mark and Kim

Josiah's Birthday

Josiah turned 2 this week. I can't believe how quickly time goes and I'm told it doesn't slow down. Matt and Becca had everyone over for a great party.

Dawson and Josiah playing in the sand box.

Joey and Matt trying to put together the very small picnic table.

Winnie the Pooh themed cake

Presents!

Part of the gang - Matt, Greg, Loren, and Jeri

Jeremiah, Becca, Rachel, and Josiah

Andrew Jason

My brother and sister-in-law had their baby! A beautiful little boy born on January 20, weighing 7 pounds 15 ounces. Rachel didn't think her parents were going to be able to come, so she called my mom, and being the good daughter I am, we hopped in the car Sunday after church and drove to Norfolk. It was cold in Rachel's room, so Jason wore a coat and stayed bundled up.

That week was the end of the semester, so mom and I weren't missing too many actual school days and we spent the week cooking food and cleaning for the new parents. Rachel's parents did end up being able to come, so Jason got my mom and I a room on the nearby air force base so here parents could stay at the house and be close to her. Joey ended up driving up that weekend. A good time was had by all and we love our new addition!

On the way home, we stopped to eat in Winston Salem and my college roommate/maid of honor met us! It was so good to see my very good friend. Love you Katie!